Pump still higher than this time last year

VW independent staff/submitted information There’s some good news at the pumps – average gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,345 stations throughout the Buckeye State. Even so, prices in Ohio are 29.1 cents per gallon higher […]

Mobile food pantry set for next week

VW independent staff/submitted information West Ohio Food Bank, a United Way of Van Wert County agency, will be distributing shelf stable food and produce at Trinity Friends Church, 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert on Tuesday, January 24, from 12-2 p.m. or until food is gone. This mobile food drive will be a drive-thru only […]

Charcoal portrait…

Area residents Dave and Millie Bean have donated this portrait of Andrew and Susanna (Shisler) Keck to the John Paulding Historical Society. The portrait is believed to have been drawn in charcoal by their son, Charles, in the 1880s or 1890s. It now hangs in the museum’s Ray Keck genealogy society display. The museum is […]

Central accepting scholarship applications

VW independent staff/submitted information Applications are now available for Central’s Educational and Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program until March 31. This program rewards and supports graduates seeking careers in the property and casualty insurance industry. “Central’s company culture is shaped by its shared commitment to excellence and guided by its core values of integrity, relationships and […]

Crestview shuts down Van Wert 46-34

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor A third quarter surge helped Crestview pull away from Van Wert, allowing the No. 14 Lady Knights to defeat Van Wert 46-34 in non-conference girls basketball action at the Cougars Den on Monday. It was the fifth straight win by Crestview (11-3) and 11th win in 12 games, while Van Wert fell […]

Random Thoughts: 1K points, Martin RPI

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor This week’s edition of Random Thoughts is centered around the 1,000 point club, basketball tournament draws and the new method that will be used to seed teams this year. 1,000 point club Four local high school basketball players recently joined the 1,000 point club. 1,000 points is quite an accomplishment and to […]

Lincolnview falls to Kalida 61-32

VW independent sports Kalida had three players reach double digits and the Wildcats defeated Lincolnview 61-32 in a makeup game played on Monday night. The game was originally scheduled for December 23, but was postponed due to inclement weather. Evan Stechshulte led all scorers with 20 points, Jaden Smith added 13 and Ethan Warneke finished […]

VW Cougar bowlers take down O-G

VW independent sports Van Wert bowlers enjoyed a sweep of Ottawa-Glandorf at Olympic Lanes on Monday, with the boys winning 2691-2515 and the girls posting a 2437-2137 victory. Nevin Pierce had a two-game series of 412 and a high game of 220. Tristian Blackmore rolled a two-game series 363 and Christian German had a 205 […]

Lancer wrestlers compete at duals

VW independent sports/submitted information CONVOY — Lincolnview competed at the Crestview Duals on Saturday, with one wrestler tying a school record for fastest pin. Results are listed below: Archbold 51 Lincolnview 18Maumee 68 Lincolnview 12Ada 42 Lincolnview 30Defiance 30 Lincolnview 24Lincolnview 36 Paulding 18 Individual records: 113 – Skylar Byer 1-4126 – Joe Sawyer 2-3138 […]

Van Wert Police blotter 1/8-1/15/2023

Van Wert Police Sunday, January 8 – charged a 16-year-old girl as an unruly juvenile. Sunday, January 8 – a city resident reported the fraudulent use of her credit card. Sunday, January 8 – responded to a domestic violence incident in the 300 block of W. Maple Ave. Monday, January 9 – received a report […]